Of course I’d call the local office to verify the charges ahead of time but this has been my experience.

Al - Trust but verify all information.

I was told that in order to get your license after you pass the exam, you have to be working under a broker and they have to verify that.

Don't believe ANYTHING the seller tells you about the property - verify everything.  

because I have never used an online background check service like smart move I assumed that the process online would be virtually identical to the paper process that typical tenant would go through when renting any property.

Evaluate each "deal" based on your verifiable numbers, design capabilities, and return requirements. 

Solution: follow the BP process and check, verify, check again.

We have had other candidates who say they are self employed but our process requires tax returns - although we have had a couple who could produce the appropriate pages, most of them go on to admit they don't report it and thus are unable to verify the income.

Then, go to Been Verified website, and use their service to get phone numbers for these cash buyers.

When I speak of using alternative building methods, I don't really feel compelled to maintain the current aesthetic level or identity associated with the concept.This is the main reason I want to go with the cookie cutter approach to building these.